According to the most recent numbers released by Feeding America, 16.1% of the of our service area is food insecure with almost 130,000 people not knowing where their next meal will come from. Nearly 18% of the food insecure population are seniors. Many seniors with insufficient savings and pensions live on fixed or limited incomes and have a food budget that is often overshadowed by rent or utility payments as well as the cost of much-needed medications. Without a consistent source of income or groceries, many seniors struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition. The Food Bank has developed programs to assist seniors.

The Food Bank in partnership with our agency network- provides senior feeding through our Harvest of Hope program. Harvest of Hope is offered to low-income seniors residing within our seven-county service area who are 55 or older. The program is designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors by offering low-sodium, low-sugar, and low-fat options. Over one thousand Harvest of Hope boxes are packed here at the warehouse with the help of volunteers every month. These boxes are distributed to seniors with help from our partner agencies.

For more information about our Harvest of Hope program contact- seniorsshfb@actionpathways.ngo.